Prince William and Kate honour late Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: All the photos

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November 28, 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a somber visit to the home of Leicester City football team to pay respects to the group of five people who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in October. One of the victims and over of Leicester City, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabh, was a valued member of the community and a dear friend to the royal duo.

The Cambridge couple spent time greeting well-wishers who gathered at the stadium to join the memorial gathering, walked around the tribute site near the stadium, laid flowers to honour the lives lost, and met with players and members of the club's management team.

After the tragic crash, which occurred at the stadium, avid football fan Prince William paid tribute to the "big contribution to football" made by the owner of Leicester City. "My thoughts today are with the family and friends of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and all the victims of the terrible crash at Leicester City Football Club," he said. "I was lucky to have known Vichai for several years. He was a businessman of strong values who was dedicated to his family and who supported a number of important charitable causes. He made such a big contribution to football, not least through Leicester City's magical 2016 season that captured the imagination of the world." Prince William, who is the president of the FA, then concluded: "He will be missed by all fans of the sport and everyone lucky enough to have known him."

Kate dazzled in a grey-and-black Catherine Walker coat dress for the occasion, keeping her brunette hair back in a ponytail fixed with a black ribbon. She carried an adorable little black bag by Aspinal London, and anchored the look with what appear to be her favourite black Tod's pumps.

Journalist Chris Ship shared a snap of a heartfelt note that the duke and duchess left at the site, which reads: "To Vichai, and all those who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy, you will be surely missed. Our sincere condolences to the City of Leicester."